[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 53 (Thursday, March 23, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E249-E250]
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 INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO RECOGNIZE THE COMMENCEMENT OF RAMADAN, 
THE MUSLIM HOLY MONTH OF FASTING AND SPIRITUAL RENEWAL, AND COMMENDING 
 MUSLIMS IN THE UNITED STATES AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD FOR THEIR FAITH

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 2023

  Mr. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, I am proud, as the longest serving Muslim in 
Congress, to introduce legislation to recognize the commencement of 
Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and 
wish Muslims around the world a Ramadan Mubarak! I thank the endorsing 
organizations that joined this important resolution: Council on 
American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Islamic Relief, and the Muslim 
Public Affairs Council.
  I am honored to partner with my Muslim colleagues, Rep. Rashida Tlaib 
and Rep. Ilhan Omar to introduce this resolution in the House of 
Representatives to recognize Ramadan and the various contributions of 
Muslims in the U.S. and worldwide. Ramadan is of great importance to 
Muslim Americans and 1.9 million Muslims globally. We are reminded 
during this

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holy month of the rich diversity and many contributions that Muslim 
Americans have made in every sector of society. Diversity is a corner 
stone of American society and success. Our American Muslim community is 
a vital contributor to our nation's diversity, as well as to the 
talents, perspectives, and achievements that diversity brings.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing the 
religious significance of Ramadan and wishing Muslim Americans and 
Muslims around the world a prosperous month by signing on to this 
important legislation.

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